Munster-based animal welfare groups given 'lifeline' with funding boost

Donkey Sanctuary, Cork SPCA, Limerick Animal Welfare among the groups to benefit in 'very difficult year'

The Donkey Sanctuary, located in Liscarrol, Mallow received one of the largest funding boosts in Munster, with €170,000. Picture:Donkey Sanctuary.

Animal welfare groups have welcomed the news that €3.2m is to be shared among 101 organisations throughout the country.

A number of Munste-based organisations will benefit from the funding, which was announced by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue.